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PT Distinction Alternative: Feature-by-Feature Comparison

PT Distinction has three plans, each with a number of clients included and a fee for every client beyond it. Here is what that adds up to, next to CoachPilot.

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Kareem Felfel - Founder of CoachPilot
Written by Kareem Felfel, founder of CoachPilot
Competitive bodybuilder and online fitness coach who managed 500+ clients before building CoachPilot

PT Distinction prices differently from most platforms: each plan includes a number of clients, and every client beyond that adds a fee, from $6 on Basic down to $1.60 on Master. Coaches look for a PT Distinction alternative when those per-client fees add up, or when they want to start without paying.

Everything stated about PT Distinction on this page comes from its own pricing page, checked Oct 1, 2026. CoachPilot's prices are loaded live for your country.

PT Distinction pricing in 2026: every plan

The cost table below includes the per-client fee, so each row is the cheapest total PT Distinction would charge for that roster.

PT Distinction planClientsPrice per month
BasicUp to 3 clients, then $6 per extra client$19.90
ProUp to 25 clients, then $2.40 per extra client$59.90
MasterUp to 50 clients, then $1.60 per extra client$89.90

PT Distinction prices: USD, month-to-month, as listed on PT Distinction's pricing page, checked Oct 1, 2026.

PT Distinction pricing vs CoachPilot pricing

The cheapest PT Distinction plan that fits each roster, next to CoachPilot Pro. During founding pricing, Pro is with unlimited clients.

ClientsPT DistinctionCoachPilot Pro
3 clients$19.90/mo (Basic)Free
10 clients$59.90/mo (Pro)
25 clients$59.90/mo (Pro)
50 clients$89.90/mo (Master)
100 clients$169.90/mo (Master)
200 clients$329.90/mo (Master)

PT Distinction prices: USD, month-to-month, as listed on PT Distinction's pricing page, checked Oct 1, 2026.

PT Distinction vs CoachPilot at a glance

 PT DistinctionCoachPilot
Free planNone listedFree forever, up to 5 clients
Cheapest paid planBasic: $19.90/mo, up to 3 clientsPro:
Unlimited clientsNo unlimited plan (largest: Master, $89.90/mo)Pro:
Ultimate:
Free trial30 days14 days on paid plans
AI features"AI Program Builder" and "AI Meal Planner" on every plan.AI food swapping for clients (Pro); AI Copilot that drafts meal and workout plans (Ultimate)
MigrationNot stated on the pricing pageFree on paid plans: we move your clients and plans within 48 hours

PT Distinction prices: USD, month-to-month, as listed on PT Distinction's pricing page, checked Oct 1, 2026.

What else PT Distinction's pricing page states:

  • Free plan: none listed
  • Free trial: 30 days
  • Unlimited clients: no unlimited plan; the largest published plan is Master at $89.90/mo
  • Branded app: Custom-branded iOS and Android apps included on Pro and Master.
  • AI features listed: "AI Program Builder" and "AI Meal Planner" on every plan.

PT Distinction prices: USD, month-to-month, as listed on PT Distinction's pricing page, checked Oct 1, 2026.

Where PT Distinction is the better choice

  • You want a branded app included today. PT Distinction's pricing page lists: Custom-branded iOS and Android apps included on Pro and Master.
  • You want AI on the cheapest plan. PT Distinction lists "AI Program Builder" and "AI Meal Planner" on every plan. CoachPilot's AI features start on Pro.
  • You'd rather pay per extra client than jump a tier. Extra clients are billed per head, so the bill grows gradually.
  • You need a platform today. CoachPilot opens on Dec 1, 2026; until then you can reserve a spot.

Why coaches choose CoachPilot over PT Distinction

CoachPilot's Free plan covers up to 5 active clients, where PT Distinction's cheapest plan is $19.90 a month for 3. During founding pricing, CoachPilot is one flat price with unlimited clients, so there is no per-client fee to track.

  • Free: up to 5 active clients, with the meal planner, workout planner, messaging, scheduled check-ins and client onboarding.
  • Pro: everything in Free, plus AI food swapping, so clients can swap a food while their calories and macros stay on plan.
  • Ultimate: everything in Pro, plus the AI Copilot, an assistant that drafts meal and workout plans for you to review and summarizes client check-ins.

Every plan includes the meal planner, the workout planner, messaging and scheduled check-ins.

Switching from PT Distinction

  • Free migration. On a paid plan, send us your exports from PT Distinction (or share access) and we move your clients, meal plans and workout programs into CoachPilot within 48 hours.
  • Contract buyout. Still under contract with PT Distinction? Join a paid plan during founding pricing, send us an invoice showing the time left, and CoachPilot is free for those months, up to 12.
  • No commitment to reserve. CoachPilot opens on Dec 1, 2026. Reserving a spot before then takes no payment and no credit card.

The bottom line

PT Distinction is a strong option if a branded app matters and your roster is small. If you'd rather start free, or you want one price that doesn't change with each new client, compare the totals above. See the full pricing for your country.

Frequently asked questions

PT Distinction's paid plans start at $19.90 a month (Basic, up to 3 clients), and it has no unlimited plan: the largest published one is Master at $89.90 a month for up to 50 clients. These are month-to-month prices from PT Distinction's pricing page, checked on Oct 1, 2026.

PT Distinction's pricing page lists no free plan, and a 30-day free trial. CoachPilot's Free plan covers up to 5 active clients, with the meal planner and workout planner included.

CoachPilot is an alternative to PT Distinction for online fitness coaches who want a meal planner, a workout planner, messaging and check-ins in one place, with a free plan and, during founding pricing, one flat price with unlimited clients on paid plans.

On a paid CoachPilot plan, migration is free and done for you: send your exports from PT Distinction or share access, and the CoachPilot team moves your clients and plans within 48 hours.

Keep comparing: see the full CoachPilot pricing and comparison table, the My PT Hub alternative guide and the best personal training software compared.

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